Studies

Our library of studies and white papers examines the demand for and benefits of high-speed rail in the U.S.

2019 Detroit – Toledo 110 mph

• Full Report

2018 California State Railplan

• Full Report

2017 Integrated Network Approach

A market-based approach to high-speed rail

• Full Report

2014 Talgo Trainsets: An Excellent Choice for Midwest Corridors

• Full Report

2013 University of Illinois and IDOT Feasibility Study

Chicago-Champaign-Springfield-St. Louis/Indianapolis

• Executive Summary
• Executive Report

2013 High-Speed Rail in Korea: Lessons for the Midwest

• Full Report

2012 TranSystems Midwest High-Speed Rail Network Benefits Study

Four route network. Builds upon AECOM 2011 Study

• Full Report

2012 Long Distance Trains: A Foundation for National Mobility

Multi-Purpose Mobility Machines

• Full Report

2011 AECOM High-Speed Rail Network Outline and Economic Benefits for Chicago Study

Four route network.

• Brochure
• Executive Summary
• Full Report

2009 TranSystems Chicago-St. Louis Corridor Study

• Full Report

2009 SNCF Midwest High-Speed Rail Network Study

• Report (without appendices)

2004 Think You Know Trains? Think Again

Why networks are so important

• Full Report

1926 Illinois Central Magazine article – Electrification Work Near End

The Metra Electric line is really unique; this article explains some of the reasons why

• Article